I am writing in support of Chris Dempsey who is running for state auditor. Chris is well prepared to serve as state auditor, the only statewide office that keeps tabs on the efficiency and honesty of the rest of the state government. Chris has experience in the business world, the government (as assistant secretary of transportation in the Patrick administration), and in non-profits. He was a founding member of the No Boston Olympics, leaving a well-paid position to volunteer as manager of the grassroots effort to counter the efforts of some of the most powerful interests in Boston. Despite being out spent 1,500 to 1, by using facts, calm and respectful explanations, and sheer determination, he and his group were able to persuade the mayor of Boston and Gov. Charlie Baker that hosting the Olympics would saddle the city and the state with costs estimated in excess of a billion dollars. He has developed many new policy positions to track carbon use by state government, real-time audits of the spending of federal stimulus funds, improvements to public transportation and education. Learn more at https://dempseyforauditor.com.
Both state Sen. Jo Comerford, D-Northampton, and state Rep Natalie Blais, D-Sunderland, have endorsed Chris. The Democratic Party chose him as the endorsed candidate at the state convention in June. In the words of current State Auditor Suzanne Bump, “I have listened carefully to the statements of the two Democratic candidates. They could not be more divergent, and I have concluded that Chris Dempsey is the best choice to be the next state auditor.” Please join me in voting for Chris Dempsey in the primary on Sept. 6 or contact your local town clerk for early voting options.
David Dempsey
Montague